Racing returns to Put-In-Bay

Reunion taking over South Bass Island this week

7:51 PM,
Aug. 27, 2013

Paul Stinson leads Tom Grudovich during qualifying at the Mechanics Bank Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. Stinson drives a 1963 Lotus Super 7, while Grudovich wheels a 1965 Ginetta, and cars of this ilk will be on display this week as part of the 2013 Put-In-Bay Road Races Reunion.

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The roar on the shore returns to the island as the Put-In-Bay Road Races Reunion take over South Bass Island this week.

It started Tuesday with opening ceremonies, a recollections round table discussion, a walk of the course, drivers meeting and a welcome party. Today, racing at the airport begins at 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. A party at Joe's Bar starts at 7:15 p.m.

A car show ends the festival Thursday morning downtown near the park and there will be a parade around the old course starting at 1:15 p.m. Closing ceremonies are slated for 2 p.m. ...